Imam Moujahed Bakhach,

Faith-Based Family Advisor (Former Advisory Role). Imam Moujahed Bakhach is one of the community leaders who has contributed to the development of the Islamic Tribunal as a faith-based, non-binding mediation and guidance resource. His involvement with the Tribunal has always been spiritual and advisory in nature, offering pastoral support to families and individuals who voluntarily seek religious perspectives. Imam Bakhach has more than 30 years of experience serving as an imam, teacher, and community educator. He previously served as Imam for the Islamic Association of Tarrant County and at the Al-Hidayah Islamic Center. He holds a Master’s degree in Islamic Law from Al-Azhar University in Cairo, Egypt. He has extensive experience in family support and community engagement. He has participated in mediation and conflict-resolution training programs, and he currently directs the Mediation Institute of North Texas (MINT), LLC, focusing on helping families and individuals improve communication and understanding. His work in mediation is conducted in accordance with U.S. law and is separate from the non-legal, faith-based role he has with the Islamic Tribunal. Imam Bakhach has also been active in civic and interfaith efforts, including: * Member of the Texas Council on Family Violence in Austin, Texas * Chaplain within correctional institutions * Member of the Human Relations Commission (HRC) in Fort Worth, Texas * Active member of the Clergy and Peace Alliance (C.A.P.A) He has founded educational projects such as Al-Hedayah Academy in Fort Worth (1992) and has lectured at many institutions on family issues, spirituality, and community life. He is known for his work in family counseling and for authoring booklets and materials on family topics and Ramadan. Imam Bakhach’s role with the Islamic Tribunal is strictly non-judicial and non-legal. He does not issue legal rulings or binding decisions. Instead, he offers faith-based, non-binding guidance within the framework of U.S. and Texas law, and always encourages families to use legal channels when required and to seek licensed attorneys for legal matters.